Rep. John Szoka (R-Cumberland) alerted residents about a study for dogs and horses. | Facebook
Rep. John Szoka (R-Cumberland) alerted residents about a study for dogs and horses. | Facebook
Sen. John Szoka (R-Cumberland) promoted a study that may pet owners determine if their dog or horse has certain substances in their blood.
Szoka took to Facebook on Sept. 2 to advertise the research.
“If you live in Gray’s Creek (Cumberland County, North Carolina) and own a dog or horse, there’s an opportunity to enroll in @NCCollaboratory funded study to examine potential #PFAS levels in your animal’s blood,” he wrote Facebook.
SAFEwater-NC provided more information on the Pet and Equine Testing Survey. PFAS stands for per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances such as GenX.
Researchers are accepting 100-200 participants, according to the SAFEwater site. Those interested have to live in Gray’s Creek or Fayetteville. Potential participants also have to permit a blood sample to be taken from their living dog or horse, as well as be ready to fill out a survey concerning details of the animal, such as their age, habits, breed, and health.
Animals that are for human consumption are not allowed. Pigs, cows and sheep are also prohibited.
Those who want to participate can call 919-322-9695 to sign up.
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